BUILD IT! Adventures with LEGO® Bricks

LEGO® is more than a toy. It makes architects, sculptors and storytellers of us all. In Spring 2016, renowned brick artist Warren Elsmore and his team displayed some of their most beautiful and intricate mini-buildings and models in five display cases in our Grand Gallery. To add to the set, they were also be on-site, building a special three-metre model of our very own museum.

Come and join our BUILD IT! party

Lucas Hashem-Ford helps artist in LEGOⓇ bricks Warren Elsmore set up a special display of models for BUILD IT!

Chinese Gate made in LEGO® by artist Warren Elsmore

Lucas Hashem-Ford (7) helps artist in LEGOⓇ bricks Warren Elsmore set up a special display of models at the museum.

Edinburgh Broughton Street made in LEGO® by artist Warren Elsmore

A selection of items that visitors have created in our Play and Display area at BUILD IT!

Pyramid made in LEGO® by artist Warren Elsmore

A selection of models from our BUILD IT! display in the Grand Gallery.

Lincolm Memorial made in LEGO® by artist Warren Elsmore

A selection of models from our BUILD IT! display in the Grand Gallery.

Look out for more BUILD IT! activities at the museum during Edinburgh International Science Festival (26 Mar to 10 Apr).

Festival of Architecture 2016

BUILD IT! is part of the Festival of Architecture 2016, which will celebrate Scotland’s fantastic built environment, as a key part of the 2016 Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design celebrations. #IAD2016.